ENGINEER SENIOR - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
Are you an Engineer that wants to be a part of leaving a lasting legacy by working on the world’s largest ecosystem restoration efforts and keeping the hundreds of existing water control structures and pump stations operating to provide flood protection for 9 million residents? You should apply to join the District team, with its diverse workforce, great benefits, and an opportunity to contribute towards preserving South Florida’s crucial water supply and environment
Professional Engineer position that provides engineering services and makes engineering decisions for a work unit that support the success of one or more of the District’s strategic programs and/or major projects of moderate scope with complex features. Engineering services and decisions are made based on a comprehensive knowledge and consistent application of theories, precepts, concepts, and practices related to a specific discipline.
This position is in the Hydro Data QA Management (QAM) Unit of the Hydro Data Management (HDM) Section. This unit is responsible for performing Quality Assurance and Quality Control on data that have been processed and updated to the District's corporate database, DBHYDRO.
This position is primarily responsible for applying engineering knowledge into the measurements, QA/QC, analysis, and reporting of hydro-meteorologic data in support of District’s regulatory, planning and ecosystem restoration programs, and numerous external hydro-meteorologic data and technical support needs. This position requires:
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the structures, pump stations, canals and levees which encompass the District’s data collection network.
• Ability to identify common problems associated with time-series data acquisition and the ability to recognize and resolve ambiguity in time-series data resulting from sensor limitation, archiving, and extracting data from hydrologic databases.
• Performs hydrologic mass balance analyses, temporal and spatial statistical analyses of hydro-meteorologic data. Evaluates hydro-meteorologic parameter measurements and identifies sources of error in the data.
• Applies statistical techniques to estimate missing data. Summarizes and documents work through reports, fact sheets and presentations.
• Participates and manages contracts in different data quality improvement initiatives. Furthermore, the incumbent will work with different groups, including Data Validation, SCADA maintenance, Hydraulic Design, and Survey & Mapping, to identify and resolve data quality issues.
Incumbent is expected and is responsible for maintaining close communication with direct supervisor on various issues and matters as well as on the status of assignments. Receives direction from supervisor for unusual problems and work products are reviewed for technical accuracy and overall quality, as well as application of sound professional judgment and for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required as project work requires collaboration with a variety of professionals, from management to end-user employees, and numerous other governmental agencies. Also requires strong analytical and creative thinking skills for effective decision-making. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience in programming languages such as Mathematica, MATLAB, or PYTHON, is strongly preferred.
This position may be filled at either the Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Senior Scientist, Scientist 4 or Engineering Specialist 4 level.
Employment Guidelines:
Senior Engineer: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 6+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline, and (ii) can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives. Advanced degree preferred. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or related engineering with emphasis in water resources, or hydraulic systems.
Staff Engineer: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and at least 4 years of qualifying experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline, and (ii) can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or related engineering with emphasis in water resources, or hydraulic systems.
Senior Scientist: Typically has a Masters' Degree in Applied Science (Engineering) or Physical Sciences (Hydrology) and 6+ years’ experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression and experience within scientific discipline, and (ii) focus in hydrology and hydraulics or closely related field that can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives.
Scientist 4: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science (Engineering) or Physical Sciences (Hydrology) and 4+ years’ experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression and experience within scientific discipline, and (ii) focus in hydrology and hydraulics or closely related field that can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives.
Engineering Specialist 4: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 4+ years of experience. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or related engineering with emphasis in water resources, or hydraulic systems.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
License for Senior or Staff Engineer: State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License and keeps licensure status current, or if PE from another state, must become licensed by endorsement in Florida within six months from date of hire. Engineering Specialist 4, Scientist 4, and Senior Scientist do not require a P.E. license.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Professional Engineer position that provides engineering services and makes engineering decisions for a work unit that support the success of one or more of the District’s strategic programs and/or major projects of moderate scope with complex features. Engineering services and decisions are made based on a comprehensive knowledge and consistent application of theories, precepts, concepts, and practices related to a specific discipline.
This position is in the Hydro Data QA Management (QAM) Unit of the Hydro Data Management (HDM) Section. This unit is responsible for performing Quality Assurance and Quality Control on data that have been processed and updated to the District's corporate database, DBHYDRO.
This position is primarily responsible for applying engineering knowledge into the measurements, QA/QC, analysis, and reporting of hydro-meteorologic data in support of District’s regulatory, planning and ecosystem restoration programs, and numerous external hydro-meteorologic data and technical support needs. This position requires:
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the structures, pump stations, canals and levees which encompass the District’s data collection network.
• Ability to identify common problems associated with time-series data acquisition and the ability to recognize and resolve ambiguity in time-series data resulting from sensor limitation, archiving, and extracting data from hydrologic databases.
• Performs hydrologic mass balance analyses, temporal and spatial statistical analyses of hydro-meteorologic data. Evaluates hydro-meteorologic parameter measurements and identifies sources of error in the data.
• Applies statistical techniques to estimate missing data. Summarizes and documents work through reports, fact sheets and presentations.
• Participates and manages contracts in different data quality improvement initiatives. Furthermore, the incumbent will work with different groups, including Data Validation, SCADA maintenance, Hydraulic Design, and Survey & Mapping, to identify and resolve data quality issues.
Incumbent is expected and is responsible for maintaining close communication with direct supervisor on various issues and matters as well as on the status of assignments. Receives direction from supervisor for unusual problems and work products are reviewed for technical accuracy and overall quality, as well as application of sound professional judgment and for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required as project work requires collaboration with a variety of professionals, from management to end-user employees, and numerous other governmental agencies. Also requires strong analytical and creative thinking skills for effective decision-making. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience in programming languages such as Mathematica, MATLAB, or PYTHON, is strongly preferred.
This position may be filled at either the Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Senior Scientist, Scientist 4 or Engineering Specialist 4 level.
Employment Guidelines:
Senior Engineer: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 6+ years’ experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline, and (ii) can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives. Advanced degree preferred. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or related engineering with emphasis in water resources, or hydraulic systems.
Staff Engineer: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and at least 4 years of qualifying experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression within engineering discipline, and (ii) can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or related engineering with emphasis in water resources, or hydraulic systems.
Senior Scientist: Typically has a Masters' Degree in Applied Science (Engineering) or Physical Sciences (Hydrology) and 6+ years’ experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression and experience within scientific discipline, and (ii) focus in hydrology and hydraulics or closely related field that can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives.
Scientist 4: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science (Engineering) or Physical Sciences (Hydrology) and 4+ years’ experience that (i) demonstrates measurable career progression and experience within scientific discipline, and (ii) focus in hydrology and hydraulics or closely related field that can be applied to support the District’s strategic goals and objectives.
Engineering Specialist 4: Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program and 4+ years of experience. Disciplines for engineering education and experience requirements include Civil, Agricultural, Environmental, or related engineering with emphasis in water resources, or hydraulic systems.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
License for Senior or Staff Engineer: State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License and keeps licensure status current, or if PE from another state, must become licensed by endorsement in Florida within six months from date of hire. Engineering Specialist 4, Scientist 4, and Senior Scientist do not require a P.E. license.
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District